[Edaily Reporter Choi Hee-jae ] The Japanese animated film "Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" (Chiikawa) continues its dominant run, holding onto the No. 1 spot at the box office.

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 27th, “Chiikawa” topped the box office on the 26th, drawing 20,151 viewers. The film, which opened on the 30th of last month, has attracted a cumulative total of 2,268,277 viewers.

“The Assassin(s)” took second place, drawing 7,622 viewers on the same day. Its cumulative audience stands at 3,382,132. The film has consistently attracted audiences since its release and remains in the top ranks.

“Paradise Lost” drew 7,319 viewers, placing third. Released on the 21st, “Paradise Lost” has a cumulative audience of 112,193. “Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub” (Tazza 4) drew 7,011 viewers to take fourth place, and with a cumulative total of 2,006,488 viewers, it has surpassed the 2 million mark.

“Clayface” drew 6,898 viewers that day, ranking fifth. Its cumulative audience stands at 84,051.

“Chiikawa” continues to dominate the advance ticket sales rankings as well. As of 8:18 a.m. on the 27th, “Chiikawa” ranked first with 72,517 tickets sold. “The Secret Behind the College Entrance Exam” and “Heart of the Beast,” both set to open on the 28th, took second and third place with 24,717 and 23,486 tickets booked, respectively.

“The Final Interview,” set to open on the 4th of next month, followed closely behind with 23,400 advance tickets sold. “Paradise Lost” accounted for 13,535 advance tickets.